Im not too high on thorton, he can score but im just not sure he has a winning mentality. I didn't follow him in college but he seems like a player that is content with getting his stats and doesn't feel a huge need to win.

yeah. besides, if brand opted out, im sure baron wouldnt want to go to the clipps. and id believe itd go the other way too..if brand thought there was a way of getting baron there without himself being part of the trade, he probably wouldnt opt out. i dont think baron is worth thornton and a higher draft pick. not unless rose is 100% ready to become the kind of point guard he can be in this league.

"the victorious warrior wins first, and then goes to war; the defeated warrior goes to war first, and hopes to win."- The Art of War

Ummm!!! Baron is from LA and if they offered him a max contract I'm sure they would take it!!! They will have another high draft pick and Kaman didn't play the whole year either...It will be interesting to see Thornton, Kaman, Brand and their next pick next year!!! It looks like GS will have more competition next year...

If Rose, Beasley and Griffin came out then I'd offer Baron for one of the top 3 picks!!!